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Ystalyfera

Ystalyfera is a town in Neath Port Talbot district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 10,218 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit: 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 forts & heritage and 34 churches. The must-see places are Mynydd Allt-Y-Grug, Mynydd March-Hywell and Dulais Valley.

51.7672° N, 3.7808° WPop. 10,218

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Within 30 km83 places
Within 50 km178
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ystalyfera

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:45 pm

50 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Ystalyfera
  2. Mynydd March-Hywellviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Hir Fynyddviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Wales Ape and Monkey Sanctuarysanctuary · 2 hrs
  5. Craig-y-Nos Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Foel Fraithviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Ystalyfera
Today’s loopYstalyferaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ystalyfera?

Mynydd Allt-Y-Grug (viewpoint, about 3 km), Mynydd March-Hywell (viewpoint, about 7 km), Dulais Valley (viewpoint, about 7 km), Hir Fynydd (viewpoint, about 9 km), Wales Ape and Monkey Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 9 km), Cribarth (viewpoint, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ystalyfera?

178 places on Spotwander: 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 10 beaches & coast, 6 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ystalyfera?

Mynydd Allt-Y-Grug, about 3 km by road; Mynydd March-Hywell (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ystalyfera?

Craig-y-Nos Castle, about 12 km by road; Penlle'r Castell (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ystalyfera?

Start in Ystalyfera, visit Mynydd March-Hywell, then Hir Fynydd, then Wales Ape and Monkey Sanctuary, then Craig-y-Nos Castle, then Foel Fraith, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.